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Diploma in Information Technology

(R2/0611/6/0095) (03/30) (MQA/FA4978)

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Key Information

Intakes

April, July and Oct/Nov

Programme Duration

2 years 4 months | Full-time

Mode of Study

Full-Time

Programme Level

The Diploma in Information Technology programme provides up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge and skills that will broaden students’ expertise in the computing industry. It is designed to give them a high level of competence in the use of computer applications for business, and the learning experience to manage computer systems with a diverse range of technical skills in computer hardware and software.

Courses in this programme will lay a solid foundation for students to progress to higher level qualifications in related fields, as well as to help them with the required needs and demands of the local and international industries.

Career Prospects:

Upon the completion of QIU’s Diploma in Information Technology programme, students will have a wide choice of career paths available, including:

  • Web Developer
  • Applications Developer
  • Database Administrator
  • Information Systems Manager
  • IT Sales Professional
  • IT Technical Support Officer
  • Multimedia Content Designer
  • Network Administrator
  • Software Developer
  • Web Content Manager
  • IT Security Officer
  • IT Service Desk Analyst
  • IT System Administrator
Sijil  Pelajaran Malaysia (STM)Pass SPM or its equivalent with a minimum of THREE(3) credits including Mathematics.
Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM)Pass with a minimum of Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in any subject and a credit in Mathematics at the SPM level or its equivalent.
Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)Pass STAM with a minimum grade of “Maqbul” (pass) and a credit in Mathematics at the SPM level or its equivalent.
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)  A pass with a minimum of Grade B in any THREE (3) subjects including Mathematics.
Certificate in Relevant FieldA pass in SKM Level 3, and a credit in Mathematics at the SPM level or its equivalent.
Other QualificationsOther equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia.
English Proficiency for International StudentsIELTS : 4.0

OR

its equivalent.

General Studies Subjects
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • Academic English
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Community Service
University Courses
  • Creativity & Innovation
  • Entrepreneurship
Compulsory Courses
  • Introduction to IT
  • Computer Organization
  • Fundamentals of Programming
  • PC Maintenance
  • Introduction to Information System
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Multimedia Technology
  • Data Communication and Networking
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Database Management System
  • Web Design
  • Mobile Computing
  • System Analysis and Design
  • Operating Systems
  • Visual Programming
  • Information Technology Project
  • Industrial Training

For enquiries on our programme fees and funding, please fill up the form below or you may contact our Student Recruitment Division representative. We offer many funding opportunities to support students. Check out our Financial Assistance Page to find out more.

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Public HolidaysWeek startWeek endAcademic Week
 1 Jul6 JulRegistration – 1 Jul (Mon)
 ** Orientation Week
2 – 6 Jul (Tue – Sat)
 *8 Jul Awal Muharram9 Jul13 JulWeek 1 – Class Starts (9 Jul)
 15 Jul20 JulWeek 2
 22 Jul27 JulWeek 3
 29 Jul3 AugWeek 4
 5 Aug10 AugWeek 5
 12 Aug17 AugWeek 6
 19 Aug24 AugWeek 7
  26-Aug31-AugWeek 8
 

2-Sep

7-SepWeek 9
 

 9-Sep

 14-SepWeek 10

16-Sep Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday & Malaysia Day

 17-Sep

 21-SepWeek 11
 

23-Sep

28-SepWeek 12
 30-Sep 5-OctWeek 13
  7-Oct 12-OctWeek 14
 14-Oct16-Oct Self Study
 

17-Oct

 19-Oct Final Examination
 21-Oct 25-Oct Final Examination
  28-Oct 29-Oct Final Examination
31-Oct Deepavali30-Oct 2-Nov Semester Break
1-Nov Sultan of Perak’s Birthday
  4-Nov 9-Nov Semester Break
  11 Nov 17 Nov Semester Break

* When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/ working day

**Orientation (Jul 2024 sem) – Not compulsary for returning students

Note: The University reserves the right to amend as and when required

Public HolidaysWeek startWeek endAcademic Week
   Registration (12 Oct) – Sat
  14-Oct18-OctOrientation Week (14 Oct – 18 Oct)
 21-Oct25-OctWeek 1 – Class starts (21 Oct)
31-Oct Thu Deepavali28-Oct2-NovDeepavali Break
1-Nov Fri Sultan of Perak’s Birthday4-Nov8-NovWeek 2
 11 Nov15 NovWeek 3
Public HolidaysWeek startWeek endAcademic Week
 18-Nov  **Registration & Orientation – 18 Nov (Mon)
  19-Nov  23-Nov Week 1 – Class starts for all (19 Nov)
 25-Nov30-NovWeek 2
 2-Dec7-DecWeek 3
 9-Dec14-DecWeek 4
 16-Dec21-DecWeek 5
25-Dec Wed Christmas Day23-Dec28-DecWeek
1-Jan Wed New Year30-Dec4-JanWeek 7
 6-Jan11-JanWeek 8
 13-Jan18-JanWeek 9
 

20-Jan

25-JanWeek 10
29 Jan Wed Chinese New Year27-Jan1-FebMid-sem Break
 3-Feb8-FebWeek 11
11 Feb Tue Thaipusam10-Feb15-FebWeek 12
 17-Feb22-FebWeek 13
 24-Feb1-MarWeek 14
 3-Mar8-MarStudy Week
 10-Mar15-Mar Final Examination
17 Mar Mon Nuzul Al-Quran17-Mar22-Mar Final Examination
 
 24-Mar29-Mar Semester Break
31 Mar Mon Hari Raya Aidilfitri31-Mar5-Apr Semester Break
 7-Apr12-Apr Semester Break

* When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/ working day

**Registration and Orientation (Nov 2024 sem) – for late registration students who did not manage to go through orientation in MOOC semester

Note: The University reserves the right to amend as and when required